As the name implies, the Volcanic Cavern is a map with volcanic surroundings in an underground cave, featuring areas running with a molten lava river.

It is said that the map has taken its figure as a result of constant eruptions from the volcano above. Similar to the Volcano maps in previous Monster Hunter games, there will be plenty of rare ores to find here. You may even encounter some Mole-like creatures who dwell in the area, who seem to be very knowledgeable on the subject of minerals.

Teostra

The above images are a look at the Elder Dragon Teostra, also known as the Flame King Dragon. Its constant fire aura and ability to cause explosions from its highly flammable powder will make it tough for Hunters to fight it close-ranged. Additionally, it can also shoot fire beams to those who choose to attack from a distance.

Gravios

Gravios shows Teostra that it’s not the only one in the Volcanic Cavern capable of shooting fire beams. In addition to its very tough body, it will also be using its sleep-inducing gas to give Hunters a hard time.

Basarios

Unlike its mature form, Gravios, the juvenile Basarios will also appear outside the Volcanic Cavern. It disguises itself as a pile of rocks, and comes out when any potential prey approaches. In addition to the sleeping gas, it can also release a poisonous gas, and can hurl balls of fire.

Iodrome

And here’s a closer look at the pesky Iodrome. In one of above pictures, it shows an Iodrome stomping a Hunter while its Ioprey minions appear to be joining in on the attack.

Monster Hunter 4 is slated for release in Japan on September 14th for Nintendo 3DS.

Pesky Iodrome and annoying Iopreys doing an all out attack on hunters?!

Ugh I can imagine that happening while the Gravios is charging up his beam…

Spider-Man

First they will run around you and jump around you until one spits poison at you, then the Iodrome pins you down and bites at you. Lastly, Gravios fires his beam at you and the bird wyverns. Making you cart. And doing relatively little damage to the Ios.

LanceHeart

Because Ios have crazy fire resistance.

Can’t wait. The Iodrome is the most troll-worthy hunt of all non-wyverns if you’re not prepared for poison. There are quite a few hunters who started with Tri that are in for a nice surprise.

Exkaiser

Eh, maybe not if they’ve played 3U. Great Wroggi’s tougher than Iodrome, in my opinion.

http://steamcommunity.com/id/noumi_kud Kudryavka

I personally found Gigginox to be the first annoying poison using monster I have fought… ^^;
The great wroggi’s poison clouds were easy enough to avoid. Can’t say for Iodrome though, since 3U is the first MH I got quite far into.

Exkaiser

Iodrome just spits balls of poison instead of clouds. I don’t think either is particularly hard, but apparently some people do…

LanceHeart

I found Wroggi easier than Iodrome, actually. Then again, maybe it’s the better control scheme in 3U that helped make the former easier.

mintea

I hope the mining points are back in fixed spots. I really hated the disappearing ones in 3G.

J_Joestar

Is it wrong that I’m more interested in this than MHO?

konsama

I can’t wait for this game, but like in every 3DS topic been posted here as of late, stupid region lock. :/

SlickRoach

Ahh, this brings me back to the days of MHFU. It’s like Capcom is trying to take snippets from every MH game and combine them into one awesome Frankenstein monster of a game.

malek86

Teostraaaa!

But well, at least Basarios/Gravios is no big deal, provided you can penetrate their stone armor.

Laer_HeiSeiRyuu

Leave a message…Are you high? Cant wait to see Ishaan have a tizzy over these 3D GRAPHICS

XypherCode

Uh oh…

Spider-Man

Go easy on him mods.

Normally I’d agree, but I’m quite comfy with MH on my 3DS now. My Vita will be used for my questionable niche games.

http://people.ign.com/rob1610 rob1610

Western release please

Virevolte

I don’t care which one it is but I want a MH for Ps Vita too.

http://yaminoseigi.blogspot.com/ Yami no Seigi

We could hope someday the MH4G will be on Vita/PS3 but Nintendo would lose a leverage on their platform if this happens.

It’s really all up to Sony’s tenacity if we want another MH on their platform